NFP Community Home Visitation Program… at Methodist Le… · Memphis

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsible for training clients about the home visitation model and conducting outreach program activities for participants and their families in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas to help improve health outcomes. Maintains and documents accurate data related to the outreach programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview Responsible for training clients about the home visitation model and conducting outreach program activities for participants and their families in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas to help improve health outcomes. Maintains and documents accurate data related to the outreach programs. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Presents program information to patients, families, or community groups in order to promote good health outcomes and recruit clients into programs.
• Provides program awareness to community partners.
• Enters data, documents and evaluates the effectiveness of program activities.
• Follows up with community referral sources and potential clients for recruitment.
• Performs continuous quality assurance calls with new and existing program clients.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Education
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Social Services

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Nurse Family Partnership Program 1-3 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office program or programs as indicated in the specific function within the department.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to understand and compose complex written materials.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment with tact and diplomacy in all situations.
• Must be able to assess needs of participant and their families and respond appropriately.
• Strong ability to integrate knowledge and theory into practice.
• Ability to demonstrate skill in organization, coordination and time management.
• Must be able to provide effective instructions to participants.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in an effective and positive manner with participant and their families.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective communication and negotiating skills with and between individuals and groups of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, including Associates, social services providers, business entities, and students and their families. Strong influencing, collaborative, coaching and consultative skills.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Frequent travel outside office on a regular basis.
• Exposure to patient bodily fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.